Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
All characters reduced
Cinderella - Children's Classic Fairy Tale - cover

Cinderella - Children's Classic Fairy Tale

Charles Perrault

Translator C. S. Evans

Publisher: e-artnow

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Cinderella is a classic tale of resilience, magic, and transformation. In a grand estate, a widowed gentleman dotes on his beautiful and kind daughter, who embodies grace and compassion. However, his second marriage introduces a stark contrast—a proud and haughty woman with two equally vain and selfish daughters. The narrative takes a poignant turn as the once-charmed life of the young girl descends into servitude, burdened with endless chores imposed by her wicked stepmother. Enduring mistreatment with unwavering patience, the girl earns the derogatory moniker "Cinderella" due to the ashes that often cloak her. Despite the cruelty, Cinderella remains silent, shielding her father from the harsh truth. The plot takes a magical twist when the prince announces a royal ball, inviting all in the kingdom. Cinderella's stepsisters mockingly prepare for the grand event, asserting that maids are unworthy of such gatherings. Left behind in despair, Cinderella's fate changes with the arrival of her Fairy Godmother—a benevolent enchantress determined to grant her a night of wonder. The Fairy Godmother, with a wave of her magical wand, transforms a humble pumpkin into a golden carriage, mice into majestic horses, a rat into a coachman, and lizards into elegant footmen. Cinderella's rags morph into a resplendent gown adorned with jewels, complemented by delicate glass slippers. The Fairy Godmother, while encouraging Cinderella to revel in the festivities, issues a crucial warning: the enchantment will dissolve at midnight. As Cinderella graces the royal ball, the narrative explores themes of magic, grace, and the fleeting nature of transformation.
Available since: 05/14/2024.
Print length: 45 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Cyberbullying - cover

    Cyberbullying

    Heather Schwartz

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    If a classmate sends threatening e-mails to you, do you know what to do? Don’t worry if you don’t. This book is here to help! Learn tech-savvy ways to keep bullies out of your technology without taking away all the fun!
    Show book
  • The Madman of Black Bear Mountain - cover

    The Madman of Black Bear Mountain

    Franklin W. Dixon

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Lost in the woods... Bayport High's Green Environment Conservation Club is camping on Black Bear Mountain. Not only does the mountain live up to its name — the fierce, furry animals are everywhere — but rumor has it that a madman lurks in the nearby forest, and the crazy dude has a penchant for feasting on human flesh. When the campers wake up, however, not only do they find a bear roaming the campsite, but their teacher is missing . . . and blood is streaked across his tent. Frank and Joe go in search of him, only to find themselves hunted by an ax-wielding man in face paint and bearskins. As they venture farther into the forest, Frank tumbles into a waterfall and Joe finds himself teetering on the edge of dangerous rapids. Add all that to the black bears prowling the forest, and the boys aren’t sure if they’ll make it out alive!
    Show book
  • Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds - cover

    Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds

    Herman Parish

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia! Amelia Bedelia has been loved by readers for more than fifty years, and it turns out that her childhood is full of silly mix-ups, too! 
    When a pair of robins begins building a nest in Amelia Bedelia's swing set, she is torn between wanting to clear it off so that she can continue to slide down her slide, and giving up that fun so she can watch the birds raising their babies. She sides with the birds, and observing them informs her about her own family.  
    Amelia Bedelia Is for the Birds is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.  
     
    Show book
  • Dragon Rising - cover

    Dragon Rising

    M. Lynn

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Sometimes a battle isn't waged on a bloody field. 
    Sometimes it's won within the heart of one girl. 
    Hua Minglan wants revenge for the death of her sister, and she'll do anything to get it.  
    A war is brewing between Piao and the Kou warriors to the north, a war that has called every able-bodied man in Piao from their fields.  
    When Hua's father is summoned to fight, she knows he won't return, most of the warriors don't.  
    With a decision that could cost her everything, she leaves her home behind in an attempt to take her father's place training under Commander Jian Li, brother to the emperor.  
    The commander is a harsh man, a demanding man, and one with his own desire for vengeance.  
    Hua can't get too close. She can't befriend the man who is able to bring her deceptions tumbling to the ground. If he learns the truth about who she is, it won't only see her shunned from the army for disguising herself as a man.  
    It will end in her execution.  
    Hua never imagines that by joining the army, she brings a greater foe into the heart of Piao.  
    What if the Kou are only a distraction? 
    What if the real enemy is her? 
    Dive into this full-length Mulan inspired fantasy. Beware of dragons, sword-wielding girls, and a slow-burn, heartbreaking romance. 
    Show book
  • I Said I Could and I Did Updated Edition - True Stories of 20th-Century Americans - cover

    I Said I Could and I Did Updated...

    Jim Weiss

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Listeners will be intrigued and inspired by these true stories of 20th Century Americans whose gifts transformed the world. Journalists, musicians, scientists, poets, a computer genius, and a president – all of them struggled and went on to great achievements. Now Jim Weiss brings you their stories.  Nellie Bly, the pioneering woman journalist whose breathtaking adventures literally took her around the world. Navy Admiral Grace Hopper, the quotable computer genius who led the way into the age of high technology. George Gershwin, who composed musical masterpieces, and his lyricist friend, E.Y. Harburg (The Wizard of Oz and more). Langston Hughes, whose belief in possibilities drove him to overcome racism and write immortal poetry. Charles Steinmetz, the scientific genius with a giant heart lodged in a body four feed tall. Harry Truman, whose boyhood readings in history later guided his own history-making decisions as President of the United States.  These stories will have you shaking your head in wonder at the vast (and vastly entertaining) variety of ways in which humans can strive for greatness.
    Show book
  • Secret Book Club The (Main Street #5) - cover

    Secret Book Club The (Main...

    Ann M. Martin

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Flora, Ruby, Olivia, and Nikki start their own summer book club when well-loved books start appearing on their doorsteps in the fifth of Ann Martin's wonderful Main Street books.Flora and Ruby are about to start their second summer in Camden Falls.  An element of mystery is instantly added when someone -- the girls don't know who -- leaves copies of a very special book on their doorstop, with instructions to read and discuss it.  Olivia and Nikki also get books, and soon the girls are starting their own book club -- with some very interesting ties between the books they're reading and the things they're facing over the summer.  But who's their literary benefactor?  The girls don't need to read Nancy Drew to track down the answer....
    Show book